Global Affairs
US rejects Iran proposal to reopen Strait of Hormuz within seven days
"I'm rejecting their deal," the president told reporters at the White House on Saturday.
Middle East
Global Affairs
Iran: Strait of Hormuz could reopen within 7 days if US accepts conditions
Data from the US Energy Information Administration (EIA) shows that an average of 20.7 million barrels of crude oil, condensate, and petroleum products passed through the strait each day in 2024. That represented about 20% of global petroleum liquids consumption. In the first half of 2025, flows increased to an average of 20.9 million barrels per day
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Saudi National Day: A journey from 1932 to 2026
The day marks the proclamation that changed the name of the Kingdom of Hejaz and Nejd to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia under King Abdulaziz ibn Saud, also known as Ibn Saud.
Global Affairs
UK to deploy RAF aircraft to support Saudi Arabia against Houthi attacks
British officials said the defensive role could include supporting Saudi fighter jets as they respond to incoming Houthi drones and ballistic missiles.
News
Kenya calls for end to Saudi attacks, warns of threat to global trade
The Government said the attacks violate international humanitarian law and threaten regional stability and security. Kenya also expressed concern over disruptions to maritime trade in the Red Sea and Strait of Hormuz, warning of wider implications for global economic stability and energy security, while calling for respect for international law and relevant United Nations Security Council resolutions
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Guterres calls for de-escalation, ceasefires and AI guardrails before UN General Assembly week
Guterres placed the Middle East among the immediate priorities for international action, calling for de-escalation and protection of civilians
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Kenya targets 50,000 Middle East tourists in Emirates, Qatar Airways drive
The partnerships were sealed through two Memoranda of Understanding signed on the sidelines of the Arabian Travel Market in Dubai. The agreements bring together KTB’s destination marketing capacity and the extensive international networks of Emirates and Qatar Airways
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Lebanon Parliament backs bill to abolish death penalty
The proposed law will now be considered by the Cabinet before being sent to President Joseph Aoun for approval. The government has already indicated that it supports the move.
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Netanyahu, Trump hold first White House talks since Iran war began
The war began after US and Israeli strikes on Iran in late February. Although the conflict eased after Washington signalled it wanted diplomacy to take priority, tensions flared again earlier this month when an April ceasefire collapsed. Israel has not been involved in the latest exchange of hostilities between the United States and Iran.
Global Affairs
Houthis claim missile strike on Saudi Arabia after Riyadh targets Yemen
The missile strike came hours after Saudi Arabia launched air raids on Houthi-linked sites in the Yemeni port city of Hodeida and on the nearby Kamaran Island. The Houthis had earlier vowed to retaliate against the attacks.
Exclusives
Kiminini MP calls for bigger fuel reserves to shield Kenya from global crises
Bisau noted that the Strait of Hormuz, despite being only about 33 kilometres wide, is one of the world's most strategic maritime corridors because it carries close to 20 percent of global fuel supplies
Business
Kenya loses Sh10bn as diaspora remittances post worst first-half drop in 16 years
The latest performance marks the biggest January-to-June decline since 2009, when the effects of the 2008 global financial crisis caused remittances to Kenya to fall by 11.4 percent following widespread job losses in advanced economies.